Nice Things Said Re: EWN

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"Mr. Wickett is that rarely heard from but best of all possible reviewers - the dedicated and knowledgeable fan. He writes clean-cutting and fresh reviews that represent a sensibility unspoiled by over-exposure to the biz of books, but deeply in love with them."
Daniel Woodrell, author, Winter's Bone

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"Dan Wickett is a reader's best friend. Not only does he read and trenchantly review new work, but he looks back to books that deserve ongoing readership. I've lost track of the number of times he's led me to boks that I overlooked (or never knew about), and that were a delight. There aren't many reviewers I will let shape my library, but Dan Wickett is one."
Erin McGraw, author, The Baby Tree

December 05, 2012

Two Years

2 years sounds like a very long time--long enough, one would assume, that I'd stop thinking I'll call mom and see what she thinks,
before catching myself. Not long enough though, that there isn't a little
guilt when I realize I've gone a few days without thinking about her and
mourning at least a little. We missed out on sharing a lot with her this past twelve months family, friends, and Dzanc related.

As is typical around here, there is a great deal going on today. Kids
to be driven to school, picked up from school, to practices, a birthday to celebrate, a list
of things to do for Dzanc longer than my arm, etc. But at some point
during the day or evening, I will honor her by spending some time
reading--something that causes pleasure any time I do it, and one that certainly derives from my parents.